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19 February 2014, 12:57 PM
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oil questions
right its time for my first oil chage
1. should i be getting an OEM filter, and aftermarket one (k and N) or patten part cheeper one? dose it make any diffrence
2. should i be putting in 5w-30 or 5w-40?
3. where can i buy decent fully synth oil in 25l drums?
iv alredy asked opie oils but quite frankly the guy on the phone wasnt masivly helpfully
1. should i be getting an OEM filter, and aftermarket one (k and N) or patten part cheeper one? dose it make any diffrence
2. should i be putting in 5w-30 or 5w-40?
3. where can i buy decent fully synth oil in 25l drums?
iv alredy asked opie oils but quite frankly the guy on the phone wasnt masivly helpfully
19 February 2014, 07:57 PM
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In terms of oil, it depends on the model of Impreza you have. If it's the 'classic' then go no thinner than a good quality 10/40 semi or full synthetic.
The 'newage' engine is generally fine on a 5/40 synthetic but most on here prefer a 10/40 or if the engine is producing substantially more power than standard, 10/50
Aftermarket oil filters are fine as long as you get a known brand eg Blueprint, Crossland etc
Be sure to fill the filter with oil before installing and maybe disconnect the crank sensor and spin the engine on the starter to prime the oil galleries before firing up.
JohnD
The 'newage' engine is generally fine on a 5/40 synthetic but most on here prefer a 10/40 or if the engine is producing substantially more power than standard, 10/50
Aftermarket oil filters are fine as long as you get a known brand eg Blueprint, Crossland etc
Be sure to fill the filter with oil before installing and maybe disconnect the crank sensor and spin the engine on the starter to prime the oil galleries before firing up.
JohnD
20 February 2014, 08:57 AM
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In terms of oil, it depends on the model of Impreza you have. If it's the 'classic' then go no thinner than a good quality 10/40 semi or full synthetic.
The 'newage' engine is generally fine on a 5/40 synthetic but most on here prefer a 10/40 or if the engine is producing substantially more power than standard, 10/50
Aftermarket oil filters are fine as long as you get a known brand eg Blueprint, Crossland etc
Be sure to fill the filter with oil before installing and maybe disconnect the crank sensor and spin the engine on the starter to prime the oil galleries before firing up.
JohnD
The 'newage' engine is generally fine on a 5/40 synthetic but most on here prefer a 10/40 or if the engine is producing substantially more power than standard, 10/50
Aftermarket oil filters are fine as long as you get a known brand eg Blueprint, Crossland etc
Be sure to fill the filter with oil before installing and maybe disconnect the crank sensor and spin the engine on the starter to prime the oil galleries before firing up.
JohnD
20 February 2014, 09:42 AM
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You'll get a lot of different answers to this question. Speak to AS performance and he will advise and explain to you what's best for your car. I use 10w50 in my classic with 106k miles on the clock but that's just me. (I think most people phone him)
Last edited by Davec30; 20 February 2014 at 09:43 AM.
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